Russian drone strike kills 14-year-old boy in central Kyiv
Overnight barrage of nearly 300 drones hits Kyiv, Odesa and Zaporizhzhia, killing at least two people and damaging a hospital.
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What to know
- A 14-year-old boy was killed and at least seven people injured when a Russian drone hit a 16-storey residential building in Kyiv's Pechersk district.
- The strike was part of a wider overnight barrage of nearly 300 drones across Kyiv, Odesa and Zaporizhzhia regions, killing one more person in Odesa and damaging a hospital ward in Zaporizhzhia.
- Russia says it targeted defence industry facilities, logistics centres and military vessels, and denies deliberately targeting civilians.
- The attack continues a pattern of near-constant Russian drone barrages using faster, high-flying drones that Ukraine says are harder to intercept.
“A 14-year-old boy was killed in the attack. At least seven residents were injured. Information regarding the number of victims is being verified.”
Kyiv police, Law enforcement statement · Interfax-Ukraine ↗ · Sep 24
Oleh Kiper Odesa region governorKyiv City Military Administration Kyiv municipal authorityRussian Ministry of Defence Russian military authority
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Russia launches nationwide overnight drone barrage
Russian forces launched a massive drone attack against multiple Ukrainian regions overnight, including Kyiv, the Kyiv region, Zaporizhzhia and Odesa, reportedly involving nearly 300 drones.
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Footage of yesterday’s Russian drone strike on an office building in Kyiv.
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🇷🇺 🇺🇦 # Russia launched another drone attack on # Kyiv on the night of Sept. 26-27, marking the third consecutive day of attacks on the Ukrainian capital, according to authorities. https:// kyivindependent.com/russia-lau nches-third-consecutive-attack-on-kyiv-injuring-1-setting-off-fires/ # ukraine
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🔴 BREAKING Russian Strikes Kill Four in Ukraine as Zelensky Warns of Escalation Four people were killed in overnight Russian strikes across Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that these attacks demonstrate Vladimir Putin is escalating the war daily, highlighting an urgent need for support from the international community. 📰…
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Drone hits Kyiv high-rise, killing 14-year-old boy
A Russian drone struck a 16-storey residential building in Kyiv's Pechersk district between the 10th and 11th floors at approximately 08:00, killing a 14-year-old boy and injuring at least seven residents; the strike also sparked fires in non-residential buildings in two city districts.
“Tragically, a 14-year-old boy was killed in the enemy strike. We extend our condolences to his family and loved ones.”
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first by Bangkok Post, 1d ago · also Kyiv Independent, France 24 EN
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- Ukraine war latest: Russian attacks on Kyiv kill 7, including 14-year-old boy The Kyiv Independent · 1d ago
- Russian attacks kill 6, injure 45 across Ukraine as Kyiv faces second day of nonstop strikes Kyiv Independent · 1d ago
- Russian attacks kill 14, injure 57 across Ukraine, with Odesa Oblast targeted in 'mass strike' Kyiv Independent · 2h ago
- Russian strikes kill four in Ukraine France 24 EN · 57m ago
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first by France 24, 1d ago · also Kyiv Independent, France 24 EN
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- At least 5 injured in ongoing Russian drone strikes on Kyiv Mastodon · 1d ago
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Russia killed a 14-year-old boy in Kyiv. In broad daylight. In his own room. On his desk, there was a notebook with unfinished homework. A Russian drone crashed into his home — straight through the window of his room.
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A Russian drone strike on an office building in Kyiv killed at least four people and injured seven others, including a child, on Sept. 25. Video: Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets/Telegram.
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Four people were killed and seven injured, including a child, after a Russian drone struck an office building in Kyiv, Zelensky says. He said drones also struck a warehouse used by McDonald’s. Zelensky added American and other businesses, data centers and internet providers have also been targeted, disrupting people’s ability to communicate, study…
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Drone damages hospital in Zaporizhzhia
A Russian drone strike damaged a hospital in Zaporizhzhia and sparked a fire in one of its wards, according to Meduza's reporting on the overnight attacks.
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first by RTE News, 2d ago · also Meduza EN
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first by Kyiv Independent, 2d ago
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russia’s attack on Kyiv has killed a 14-year-old child.💔 My deepest condolences to the family and loved ones. No family should ever have to endure such a devastating loss. Children should be growing up safe, not dying under russian missiles.
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A Russian strike on a residential building in #Kyiv killed a 14-year-old boy. At least seven other residents were injured. Another strike has just hit a residential area in Kyiv.
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Russian defence ministry claims strikes hit military targets
Russia's defence ministry said its forces carried out overnight drone strikes on Ukrainian defence industry facilities, logistics centres and vessels used by Ukraine's armed forces, while Moscow continues to deny deliberately targeting civilians.
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Strikes on Odesa region kill one, injure another
Odesa region governor Oleh Kiper said a series of "massive" Russian strikes hit a residential area and logistics premises of a postal operator, killing one person and injuring another.
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🚨BREAKING NEWS The Russian Army launched a ballistic missile attack on Kiev.🇷🇺🚀🔥
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# Russia strikes # Ukraine with ballistic missiles and hundreds of drones overnight Thu, September 24, 2026 - 09:19 https:// newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/russia -strikes-ukraine-with-ballistic-missiles-1790230747.html
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Russian ballistic missiles rock Kyiv after day of drone strikes against Ukraine's capital https:// kyivindependent.com/russian-ba llistic-missiles-rock-kyiv-as-air-defenses-engaged/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Latest News @ latest-news-KyivIndependent
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first by Breitbart, 23h ago · also France 24 EN
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- At least 16 people killed as Russia and Ukraine trade deadly air strikes France 24 EN · 19h ago
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2 outlets Office building damaged, people injured after drone strike in Kyiv's Solomiansky district – mayor
first by Interfax-Ukraine, 1d ago · also Meduza EN
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- 7 residential buildings, business centers, and supermarket damaged in Russian strikes on Kyiv – prosecutor's office Interfax-Ukraine · 1d ago
- Russian strike on Kyiv office building kills at least four Meduza EN · 1d ago
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first by Kyiv Independent, 3d ago · also The Kyiv Independent
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- Russian attacks on Kyiv kill 7, including 14-year-old boy, injure 59 as drone strikes continue into daytime The Kyiv Independent · 2d ago
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🟠 UPDATE Germany Urges Russia to Halt Escalation Against NATO Russian strikes killed at least four people in Ukraine. US President Donald Trump expressed hope that Zelenskyy and Putin would reach an agreement to settle their differences. 📰 https://www. france24.com/en/russian-strike s-kill-four-in-ukraine # Russia # USA # Diplomacy # Geopolitics…
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KYIV POST: Russian Attacks on Kyiv Kill 1, Injure at Least 10 Since Saturday https://www. kyivpost.com/post/85501 Russian attacks on Kyiv have killed one man and injured at least 10 other civilians, including two teenagers, since early Saturday, Sept. 26. According to Ukrainian authorities, Russia targeted civilian infrastructure; drones hit…
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KYIV INDEPENDENT: Russian attacks kill 14, injure 57 across Ukraine, with Odesa Oblast targeted in 'mass strike' https:// kyivindependent.com/russian-at tacks-kill-14-injure-57-across-ukraine-with-odesa-oblast-targeted-in-mass-strike/ Overnight on Sept. 27, Russian forces launched 170 Shahed-type attack drones, Ukraine's Air Force said. # Ukraine
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KYIV INDEPENDENT: Russia launches third consecutive attack on Kyiv, injuring 1, setting off fires https:// kyivindependent.com/russia-lau nches-third-consecutive-attack-on-kyiv-injuring-1-setting-off-fires/ Air defenses were engaged as Russian drones damaged residential buildings and a warehouse, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. # Ukraine
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🇷🇺 🇺🇦 Russian attacks on # Kyiv injured at least five people on Sept. 26, local authorities said. https:// kyivindependent.com/at-least-5 -injured-in-ongoing-russian-drone-strikes-on-kyiv/ # russia # ukraine
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KYIV POST: Overnight Russian Strike Hits School, Houses, Offices In and Around Kyiv https://www. kyivpost.com/post/85467 Authorities said at least five people were injured in Kyiv and two in the surrounding region after an overnight Russian attack that also damaged houses, warehouses and a school. Russia has launched more jet-powered drones in its…
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Russian drone strike kills four, targets Kyiv data center and services Four killed, several injured after Russian drone strike hits data center in Kyiv's Solomianskyi district A Russian drone strike hit an office building in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district on September 25, kill...
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🚨 BREAKING: Four people were killed in a Russian drone strike on an office building in Kyiv's Solomianskyi district.
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Last night, russia killed a 14-year-old boy, during another terror attack on Kyiv. Once again, the terrorist state targeted a residential building, aiming to murder people in their sleep. Help protect civilians — donate to air defenses:
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KYIV POST: 14-Year-Old Boy Killed as Russian Drone Hits Kyiv High-Rise https://www. kyivpost.com/post/85378 A 14-year-old boy was killed and three people injured after a Russian drone struck a residential high-rise in Kyiv on Sept. 25. The attack hit the Pechersk district as Russia launched nearly 300 drones at Ukraine overnight. # Ukraine
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Russian drone strikes across Ukraine killed a 14-year-old in Kyiv and another person in the Odesa region overnight. In Zaporizhzhia, a drone damaged a hospital and sparked a fire in one of its wards. https:// meduza.io/en/news/2026/09/25/r ussian-drones-hit-residential-buildings-in-kyiv-killing-teenager-hospital-damaged-in-zaporizhzhia
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💔🇺🇦 Zelensky: This morning, the Russians struck a residential high-rise building in Kyiv with a drone. Unfortunately, a 14-year-old boy died. 7 more people were injured. In total, eight regions have been under attack since the beginning of the day. One person died in Odesa due
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KYIV INDEPENDENT: Russian attacks kill at least 16, injure 59 across Ukraine as Kyiv hit by waves of drones, ballistic missiles https:// kyivindependent.com/russian-at tacks-kill-at-least-16-injure-59-across-ukraine-as-kyiv-hit-by-waves-of-drones-ballistic-missiles/ Russia launched 282 attack drones of various types overnight, including…